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Grainger’s quick exit stuns Workington

WORKINGTON have spoken of their surprise after boss Danny Grainger decided to leave the club despite recently signing a contract extension.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
13 June 2021

By Matt Green

GOOD OFFER: Danny Grainger said that he could not turn down the opportunity given to him

WORKINGTON have spoken of their surprise after boss Danny Grainger decided to leave the club despite recently signing a contract extension.

No 2 Steven Rudd will also exit Borough Park with the pair having another job lined up.

Chairman David Bowden said: “It is a great sadness for us all.

“Danny is an ambitious and talented coach, and we always expected that he would attract attention. We never anticipated that this would happen so quickly, particularly after signing a longer contract, but our relationship with Danny is strong and we have no wish to stand in his way.”

Grainger added: “It is with great regret that I will be leaving my role at Workington AFC.

“I will be forever in debt to the board, players, fans, staff and volunteers for their total support. I have received an offer that I did not think would come along and it is an opportunity that myself or family cannot turn down.

“It goes without saying that the last 18 months have been a challenge for the fans and the club, but I leave knowing myself, my staff and the board have laid the foundations for long-term stability and success. Reds will always hold a special place in my and my family’s heart for the opportunities they have afforded me, and I really wish all connected with the club the very best moving forward.”

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